tad

noun

ˈtad How to pronounce tad (audio)
Definition of tadnext
1
as in bit
a very small amount there's more than just a tad of hyperbole in the critics' praise for the promising young pianist

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2
as in boy
a male person who has not yet reached adulthood grandfather never tires of telling us about the days when he was just a tad

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Recent Examples of tad Blue Apron's meals seem a tad simpler by comparison, but there's a good reason for that. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 23 June 2026 Ahead of the match, Argentina fans were a tad milder than the fans of Japan, the Netherlands and England who filled AT&T Stadium in previous matches. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026 Women are also welcome, of course … but sense seems to be a tad more common on that end of the things. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 17 June 2026 Levi Strauss Signature Gold High-Rise Loose Straight-Leg Jeans For something a tad looser, try these jeans by Levi Strauss Signature. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tad
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tad
  1. bit
  2. boy
  3. little
  4. kid
  5. sprinkling
  6. teenager
  7. glimmer
  8. lad
Noun
  • This pacing problem extends to subplots like the Henry-in-a-coma bit.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Scientists pointed out that the abrasion bit the rover used to expose the rocks was sterilized before launch and has cut into other rocks across Jezero without ever producing a G-band this strong.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 4 July 2026
Definition of bit
Noun
  • Every year, a group of 50 boys must complete the titular Long Walk, traveling at 3mph or faster until only one remains.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
  • Adding to Marmion’s 13 boys sports, the girls will start out with seven — swimming, volleyball and cross-country in the fall; basketball and wrestling in the winter; soccer and track and field in the spring.
    — Dave Oberhelman, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
Definition of boy
Noun
  • Big action scenes tend to be more harrowing in live action than animation, so that's something to look out for with the littles.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 July 2026
  • Even the littles help out with age-appropriate tasks.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 18 June 2026
Definition of little
Noun
  • For older kids who have trouble adjusting to the demands on the school year, plenty of time to wind down after school and a predictable morning routine are key.
    — Parents, Parents, 17 July 2026
  • That said, this probably won’t be even faintly legible on a home entertainment system, let alone the handheld gadgets that kids like the ones seen here prefer to watch entertainment on these days.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2026
Definition of kid
Noun
  • The rice and vegetables soak up the sweet soy sauce mixture and are accented with a sprinkling of green onions.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
  • On Friday, a sprinkling of red Portugal jerseys dotted the ocean of yellow worn in support of Colombia and Ghana for a 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match at Kansas City (Arrowhead) Stadium.
    — PJ Green July 4, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Definition of sprinkling
Noun
  • The latest Russian strikes killed two people in Kyiv, including a teenager, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • In New York, where space is precious and rooms are more likely to be shared, teenagers sometimes turn up their décor to set their side apart from a sister’s bed, a mom’s desk, or even the family dining set.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 16 July 2026
Definition of teenager
Noun
  • But there are glimmers of romance, too, courtesy of Hollis’ childhood boyfriend Jack, played by Timothy Olyphant.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • But there is a glimmer of hope in the willingness of this court and other courts to reject the administration’s egregious departures from the moral high ground.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
Definition of glimmer
Noun
  • This intensive five-day retreat welcomes only America’s dudes, bros, lads, sons and fathers.
    — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
  • Aussie Rules lads are almost clothed enough to enter a convenience store.
    — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Definition of lad

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